Description
Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey is a stunning dish that combines the earthy sweetness of caramelized carrots with the creamy richness of whipped ricotta, elevated by a drizzle of spicy hot honey. This vibrant, flavorful creation is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying as a delightful side at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh carrots
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons hot honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and peel the carrots, then slice them into uniform sticks.
- In a mixing bowl, toss carrot sticks with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the carrots on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and caramelized.
- While carrots roast, whip the ricotta in a bowl until smooth and fluffy; add a pinch of salt to taste.
- Once roasted, plate the carrots over whipped ricotta and drizzle generously with hot honey before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg